Articles by "Mary Arens"
Mary Arens, health enews contributor, is a senior content specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 20+ years of experience in communications plus a degree in microbiology. Outside of work, Mary makes healthy happen with hiking, yoga, gardening and walks with her dog, Chester.
Luckily, there are easy steps you can take to make healthier snack decisions that don’t interfere with your regular meals.
It’s a super versatile food that you can easily incorporate into many of your favorite sweet and savory dishes. Learn how it may improve your digestion.
Researchers just discovered the biological ‘why’ behind the age-old myth. It may have to do with your nose.
Besides companionship, owning a pet can improve many areas of your health. Learn who can especially benefit.
Frigid weather isn’t always the sole cause.
Here’s how not eating enough protein can impact the body.
Luckily, 80% of strokes are preventable.